Our district's leadership team is closely monitoring legislative bills and focusing advocacy efforts on those that impact the three biggest gaps in school funding – Transportation, MSOC (materials, supplies, operating costs), and Special Education. Personal testimony is a powerful tool in this process. Concerned members of our school community are encouraged to share their stories and make their voices heard. Contact information for our local legislators is provided below.
Senator Sharon Shewmake: (Phone) 360-786-7682 (Email) sharon.shewmake@leg.wa.gov
Representative Joe Timmons: (Phone) 360-786-7854 (Email) joe.timmons@leg.wa.gov
Representative Alicia Rule: (Phone) 360-786-7980 (Email) alicia.rule@leg.wa.gov
Additional advocacy efforts include monitoring legislative bills and submitting comments on the bills that impact the three biggest gaps in school funding. Click here to access the latest bill information and learn how to provide input through the State Legislature's website. Below is a list of bills we are currently watching closely:
HB 1450 Transition to Kindergarten (click here to read a joint letter to legislators from all Whatcom County school district superintendents)
HB 1310 Special Education
SB 5263 Special Education
HB 1338 MSOC
SB 5192 MSOC
HB 1579 Transportation
SB 5187 Transportation
Additional information and links can be found on the Fund Schools Now website.